{"product_id":"charlesstrange-adventures-in-dicky-bird-land","title":"Charles C. Gee Strange Adventures in Dicky-Bird Land","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStrange Adventures in Dicky-Bird Land by Charles C. Gee, a late Victorian natural history work that uses photography rather than engraving to document bird life. The photographic plates give the book an immediacy earlier illustrated works cannot match, reflecting the broader late nineteenth century shift toward direct observational science. This particular copy carries a full leather prize binding with gilt-ruled boards, a Greek medallion on the front, and a Latin medallion on the rear referencing an academic award from Edinburgh. Marbled endpapers and edges complete the presentation. A strong example for collectors of bird books, early photography in print, or decorative leather bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Charles C. Gee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Title | Strange Adventures in Dicky-Bird Land\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Binding | Full leather prize binding, gilt-ruled boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 7.5 in H x 5.25 in W x 0.75 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | Edinburgh, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Inscription | Prize binding with Greek medallion (front) and Latin academic award medallion (rear), Edinburgh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFull leather binding with visible rubbing and surface wear to both boards. Loss and wear along the spine edges and corners, consistent with handling over time. Gilt decoration remains clear and legible. The binding is secure with no looseness or cracking. All photographic plates appear present. The interior shows light toning and scattered foxing typical of the period. No legible ownership markings. A well-preserved, structurally sound copy with expected age wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51255601594646,"sku":"AMD-02960","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/April_2026-5849.jpg?v=1777413434","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/charlesstrange-adventures-in-dicky-bird-land","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}